Queensland is set to reject a request from the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC) to resume funding the body, insuranceNEWS.com.au can reveal.

It is the only state not contributing to the government-industry group, having dropped out in 2012 after the election of the Newman Government and its promise to slash spending.

The decision cost the council $205,000 a year – plus a matched amount from the Insurance Council of Australia – from an annual budget of about $2 million.

The NMVTRC’s next independent performance report is expected to be sent to police ministers in September or October – the council’s current term expires next June 30 – at which time it hopes Queensland will recommit to funding.

Executive Director Ray Carroll says the council has strong private sector support in Queensland – including from Suncorp, RACQ and the Motor Trades Association – and it is hopeful of “re-engaging” with the State Government.

“We’d be very keen to see Queensland come back into the national program,” Mr Carroll told insuranceNEWS.com.au.

“Car crime is a cross-border issue and for national consistency it is much better to have the states working together, rather than individual states tackling the problem on their own.”

But Queensland is determined to go it alone.

A spokesman for state Police Minister Jack Dempsey told insuranceNEWS.com.au the Government “doesn’t intend on re-establishing funding” for the NMVTRC.

“The Queensland Government has a strong plan for a brighter and safer future for all vehicle owners and works with the Queensland Police Service to collect a range of motor vehicle-related intelligence and deliver education initiatives.”